Head of Organisational Sustainability

Head of Organisational Sustainability

London | Hybrid | Flexible Working Options

Our client, a highly respected organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Organisational Sustainability to shape and lead its enterprise-wide sustainability approach.

This is a senior leadership position for someone who can set clear principles, define measurable targets, and drive impactful change across environmental, social and governance priorities.

The Role

You will develop a cohesive Sustainability strategy that embeds responsible practices across the organisation. Working alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will ensure sustainability goals translate into meaningful actions, cultural alignment, transparent reporting and measurable progress.

You will also lead a small team, including a DE&I specialist, integrating ongoing progress in diversity, equity and inclusion into the broader sustainability vision.

This role reports directly into the Chief People Officer.

Essential Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Deep sustainability expertise, including social and community impact assessment, climate-change mitigation and relevant regulatory knowledge — ideally gained within or closely alongside the financial services sector.
• Strong experience delivering enterprise-level strategic change, with the ability to influence, engage and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capability, with the confidence to set clear priorities, create collaborative environments and guide teams through complex change.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling you to build alignment, inspire action, and help shape organisational culture.

If you don’t meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply — potential is valued as highly as experience, and training support is available.

Flexible Working

Our client embraces agile working. Options may include:

• Hybrid working (approximately one to two days per week in the London office)
• Adjusted or reduced working hours
• Compressed hours
• Job shares

Why This Role Matters

This position will be instrumental in establishing a clear organisational viewpoint on sustainability, shaping principles, setting targets and influencing culture across all teams. It’s an opportunity to drive genuine environmental and social impact across a significant UK organisation.